The screen on my X120e is very horrible; terrible colors, gets dirty very easily, and there are scuffs on the laptop. I also very dislike the 1366x768 resolution, it just messes with my OCD and the content on youtube and the likes always looks terribly scaled on this specific resolution (1080p downscaled or 720p upscaled, both don't look good).

I was thinking of getting a 1280*720 screen as a replacement. At this size it would look fine and it would drain the battery less. Also, i would get a nicer panel for good colors since the laptop will be used as a travel device paired with a digital camera.

It wouldn't be an official FRU part so i don't know if it exists :/ has anyone done this in the past, use an unsupported screen in a ThinkPad?

Two other questions :

1. Do you think it's a good idea to downscale the resolution?

2. Where can i get a replacement panel for this laptop? Can i get one from previous or newer version?

1280x720 screens are almost exclusively for DVD players and TVs. Hence, they are only made in sizes that would fit such devices: 10.1", 10.2", 10.5", 12.8", 15", 17", 22" not the standard 11.6", 12.5" 13.3", 14", 15.6", 17.3"